Our Partner in Public Safety. Keeping our City safe requires not only robust code enforcement, but also community effort. If you see a possible code violation, report the problem using Philadelphia's 311 system.

Philadelphia’s building-related codes regulate the construction industry and set forth the legal responsibilities that come with property ownership.

L&I promotes Code compliance through education, consultation, responsiveness to public complaints, building plan reviews, licensing and permitting processes, on-site inspections, and enforcement actions. At all times, L&I’s focus is public safety.

Landlord Lead Paint Responsiblity

Philadelphia’s Lead Paint Disclosure and Certification Law requires landlords to ensure that rental properties are Lead Safe or Lead Free if:

1. The property was built before 1978; and2. Any new occupant is aged six years or under

Before a lease is signed the landlord must provide the tenant with a current certificate indicating that the property is Lead Safe or Lead Free, based on an inspection of the home and dust wipe samples. Only state-licensed inspectors and EPA-certified dust wipe technicians can provide these certifications. The tenant must sign the certification and then the landlord must send the signed copy, along with the dust wipe test results, to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.

When signing an application for a new or renewed rental license, property owners are now required to indicate they are in compliance with this law. For more information, copies of the law, guidance for landlords, sample certificates, and more, go to: www.phila.gov/health/leadlaw.